KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,611 km
8,457 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
13,611 km
8,457 mi / 7,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI MTV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code KWI MTV
ICAO Code OKKK NVSA
City Kuwait City Ablow
Country Kuwait Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Efate
Elevation 206 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 13,611 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Kuwait City, it's 10:27 in Ablow. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ablow (MTV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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